Washington journal details from 1748 survey trip with Lord Fairfax
The Romney Review notes a Washington journal from February to March 1748. It records young George Fairfax and Lord Fairfax’s land surveying trip from Romney to Old Town, noting plots along the South Fork Potomac and land leases later confirmed by Virginia authorities.
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Washington
S . Serna
Lord ‘Fairfax
George Fairfax
Lord Fairfax
Blue Ridge
Winchester
Warm Springs
New Berkeley Springs
Hancock
Fort Pleasant
Shore Run
Patterson’s Creek
Abram Johnson
Pendleton County
Potomac
Fairfax
Virginia
South Branch
Great Capon
Romney
Capon Bridge
John Collins
Virginia Weather Forecast Fair Tonight and Wednesday
Virginia receives fair weather for tonight and Wednesday. Cooler temperatures expected tonight in the extreme northern portion of the state.
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Virginia
State to aid Frederick county road improvements
State funds totaling 250000 are allocated to be distributed to counties by gross revenues, with Frederick county set to receive about 2700. Senator Ward and Commissioner Wilson discuss leveraging this aid, requiring local matching funds and timely action to prevent reversion to the general fund. Authority expects most counties to align by fall, boosting Frederick roads to top regional condition.
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Pacewe
Frederick County
Ward
Wilson
The
Star Today
The New Rink at Stewart and Wolf Streets
Corner of Stewart and Wolf Streets in Wately hosts attractions this week with free admittance for ladies at all sessions. Morning and afternoon sessions are free to gentlemen. Skates cost 10 cents per session for owners, private skates kept in thorough sick at no charge.
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Stewart and Wolf Sts. Wately
Dogs kill five sheep on Purcell farm
Dogs attacked a flock owned by Sheriff C. H. Purcell on Sunday night, killing five sheep and seriously injuring three, with expectations that others may die.
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C. H. Purcell
Block Party At Market Street Rink Tonight
A street block party unfolds at Market Street Rink this evening featuring a Merry Widow Hat Contest slated for Wednesday night. Local organizers invite residents to join the festive event with contests and prizes.
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Market St. Rink
Ipit
Dick Woodward Returns to Lead Winchester Baseball
Dick Woodward, star batter for Winchester, arrived in town this morning after a stint in a valley town. He will start at the bat for Winchester this season and is scheduled to play this afternoon at Reservoir Park.
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Dick” Woodward
Winchester
Reservoir Park
Witness says he lied on stand in Patterson liquor case
Charles Taylor and Henry testified they bought whiskey from James Patterson son of Joseph Patterson a former winchester liquor dealer. Patterson paid hundred dollars and was fined while Justice Wilson considered an appeal bond. The incident follows the local option law taking effect May 1 and drew Anti-Saloon League members to the court.
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Charles Taylor
Might
Henry
Patterson
Taylor
Justice Wilson
Anti-Saloon League
Young Patterson
Whitgkey
Tate
Taybor
Yloi
Gearing
Time Court
Mam
Corporation Court
Jutice Winson
H. R. Kern
Reardon
Stown
Ordinances on Vicious Animals Adopted by Common Council
The Common Council passes rules against dangerous animals at large with or without license. Violations carry fines from two to ten dollars and may lead to killing by police justice after two days notice. Owners must remove vicious animals within city limits or face penalties. Complaint triggers a warrant to summon owner to appear within two days. The five day harboring rule defines ownership. Passed May 5 1908 approved May 11 1968.
City approves funds for Friendship Fire Hall painting
The Common Council on May 5 1908 passed an ordinance to appropriate 133 dollars and 80 cents to the trustees of the Friendship Fire Company for painting their hall. Mayor H H Baker approved the measure on May 11 1908.
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Friendship Fire Co. Hall
The
Friendship Fire Company
H. H. Baker
Co. W. Wilson
Summer Normal School funding approved by council
Be it ordained that the sums of 100 dollars be appropriated for the benefit of the Teachers' Summer Normal School to be held in this city in July of this year. Passed in Common Council May 5, 1908. Rome.
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Common Council
Registrar Resigns. J W Taylor Jr Named Successor
Mr Reginald Haines resigns after years as first ward registrar and Mr J W Taylor Jr is appointed to succeed him. Advertise in The Star.
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Reginald Haines
J. W. Taylor, Jr
Virginia Delegate Russell Heads to Roosevelt Conference
James B. Russell sails to Washington to join Virginia delegates at a governors gathering with President Roosevelt on national resources. The four Virginia delegates join forty four governors and 256 total leaders to discuss conserving natural resources and safeguarding future prosperity.
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James B. Russell
Washington
Virginia
Roosevelt
The
Star
Russell
Swanson
United States
Forest Service
Farmers Institute Postponed to Next Winter
The Farmers Institute committee met at Lupton's office with Mr. C. W. Heater of the State Board of Agriculture. Poor scheduling and busy farms due to rain led to a decision to postpone the institute until next winter. The committee acted to avoid disappointing speakers and audiences. no event will be held next week. Secretary L. Pidgbon announced the vote.
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Pidgbon
Sec'y
Reverend Skelton Arrives in Edinburg on Church Business
Rev. D. Skelton pastor of the United Brethren Church at Edinburg has arrived in town this morning on church business matters.
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3. D. Skelton
United Brethren Church
Edinburg
Wedding Bells to Ring Tonight for Winchester Bride
The marriage of Miss Eleanor Conrad, daughter of the late Dr. Daniel Burr Conrad and Mrs. E. L. Conrad of Winchester, to Judge Adam Clarke of the Philippine Supreme Court will take place at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church at 8 p.m. A reception for relatives and intimate friends will follow. The bride will be attended by Miss Elizabeth W. Conrad as maid of honor and a large list of bridesmaids. Best man is William E. Carson of Riverton, Va. Guests from New York, Washington, Richmond, and Winchester have arrived for the wedding. After a wedding trip to New York, the couple will return to Winchester before sailing June 10 from San Francisco to Manila, where they will reside.
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Eleanor Ore Ward
Conrad
Daniel Burr Conrad
William Davies
New York
Clarence B. Edwards
Nahiton
Bureau of Insurer Affairs
Washington
William H. Taft
John S. Wise, Jr
Stuart McGuire
Richmond
Richard Evelyn “Byrd, Jr
Winchester
Statue Erected for Late Brevett Glaize in Mount Hebron Cemetery
Hundreds visit Mount Hebron Cemetery to view an Italian marble statue of Brevett Glaize the son of Mr and Mrs David B Glaize who died at 17 in June 1906 after a brief illness. Carved in Italy under Smith Brothers Granite Co of Barre Vt it cost about 1500 dollars and was erected by W A Guild of Middletown Conn. The statue rests on a base at Mount Hebron Cemetery and is the area’s only memorial of its kind.
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Mount Hebron Cemetery
XD Brevett Glaize
David B. ‘Glaize
Italy
Smith Brothers’ Granite Company
Barre, VE
Winchester
W.A. Guild
Muddietown
Conn
Locusts Forecast Bumper Corn Crop In Valley
Correspondents of the Valley newspaper report signs of a large corn harvest this fall. They note heavy locust blooms and old timers claim unprecedented yields. Bees also busy in trees with strong honey output this year.
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MR. Russell
Brevett Glaize
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